What to Know When Replacing Your Air Conditioner

06/06/2016

What to Know When Replacing Your Air Conditioner

An air conditioner replacement is a choice that will be with you for the next 10-15 years. You want to make sure you’re receiving the most out of your purchase and we want to help you along with that. Here are some things you should know when the time comes for an air conditioner replacement.

Choosing the Properly Sized System

An improperly sized system may cost you in many ways, from purchase price to price of operation. You’ll want to have a professional visit and evaluate a load calculation on your home. Load calculations used to be made using an educated guess and were usually based on a home’s square footage. Technology has moved a long way and now, along with square footage, things such as: home foundation, window type and location, color of roofing, insulation and multiple other elements factor into a home’s load calculation.

Check for Duct Leakage and Damage

Your ducts are what distribute air throughout your home. If you’re investing in a new system, you’ll want to be certain that new system is running air through quality ducts and you’re not losing efficiency through leaks. Leakage isn’t the only problem to be found in your ducts. If your ducts are not big enough, have kinks in them or have any obstructions -- those could cause your system to reduce efficiency. Your system’s performance is affected greatly by how well your ducts can move your air.

Your Replacement System’s SEER Rating

SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings measure the talent of your AC system. A system with higher efficiency takes less energy to chill your home which means bargain utility bills. The federally mandated SEER rating for new air conditioners is 13 or 14 depending your region, with a ratings going to nearly 25. Defining the proper rating for your home isn’t as obvious as picking the highest number. Some other ideas to take into account are the temperature in your region, how often you’ll run your system and how long you’ll be spending time in your household.

Our specialists can guide you through all of your questions regarding purchasing an air conditioner replacement. We realize a new system is a considerable investment and we wish to help you make the leading decisions for the comfort of your home. If you are searching for a new system or have any questions or concerns regarding your home comfort give us a call at 720-446-5100 or schedule an appointment with us online.

About TemperaturePro®

With more than 100 years in existence, Lennox has consistently provided industry-leading innovation and technology while preserving high durability and reliability standards. The specialists at TemperaturePro® help bring those standards to Englewood so that you can always maintain whole home comfort. If you’re looking for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we offer, give us a call at 720-446-5100 or set up an appointment with our online scheduler, we’d love to hear from you.